Subaru Forester: Towing
If towing is necessary, it is best done by your SUBARU dealer or a commercial towing service. Observe the following procedures for safety.
Never tow AWD models (both AT and MT) with the front wheels raised off the ground while the rear wheels are on the ground, or with the rear wheels raised off the ground while the front wheels are on the ground.
This will cause the vehicle to spin away due to the operation or deterioration of the center differential.
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment
NOTE
For details about how to check the
coolant level or how to add coolant,
refer to “Engine coolant”.
1. Keep the engine running at idling
speed.
2. Open the hood to ventilate the engi ...
Towing and tie-down hooks
The towing hooks should be used only in
an emergency (e.g., to free a stuck vehicle
from mud, sand or snow).
- Use only the specified towing
hook and tie-down hook. Never
use suspension p ...
See also:
Head restraints
WARNING:
● Driving without the head restraints in place can cause you and your passengers
serious injury or death in an accident. To reduce the risk of injury in an accident,
always make s ...
Removing the remote key
The remote key can be removed from the ignition
slot by pulling it out. ...
Emergency stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press
one of the buttons to stop the seat.
WARNING
• Because the driver's seat can be
adjusted with the ignition off, children
should never be left u ...
